We’re excited to share that the latest episode of Legally Sound with Richard Reed is now live.

Hosted by Sarah Reid, this episode brings together Steven Douglas and Nicola Bennell from Richard Reed Solicitors, alongside Graham Hickey from First Finance Group, to decode the legal and financial jargon that often crops up when buying or selling a home.

Buying a property should feel like a milestone, not a maze. Yet terms across contracts, mortgage offers, and reports can be unfamiliar and sometimes intimidating. In this conversation, our panel breaks down the key words and phrases you’re likely to encounter, explains why they matter, and shares practical tips to help you move forward with confidence.

What you’ll hear about

Across the episode, the panel discuss:

Why legal language in property transactions isn’t always client-friendly and how we explain it more clearly.
Common misunderstandings that slow things down (and how to avoid them).
The essential terms you’ll meet at each stage from first viewing to getting the keys.
Straightforward guidance for first-time buyers when reading and signing documents.
Why completing forms correctly the first time saves delays and cost.
How lawyers and mortgage advisers can simplify complex terms so you stay in control.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by “the paperwork”, this one’s for you. You’ll come away informed, empowered, and better prepared for your next move.

Listen now

🎧 Legally Sound with Richard Reed “Making Sense of Residential Jargon”

Listen on your preferred podcast app, or via our show page:

RSS.com: https://rss.com/podcasts/legally-sound-with-richard-reed/2184515/

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/making-sense-of-residential-jargon-with-steven/id1802155124?i=1000723653895

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0XQYy12OZ0cqeW2YhxrgGn?si=03fc0469d19a432a

Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/a1830581-ddf9-4742-9303-234ae97cc2fd/episodes/35d0ae83-19ba-411c-8174-597b51e9020e/legally-sound-with-richard-reed-making-sense-of-residential-jargon-with-steven-douglas-nicola-bennell-and-graham-hickey

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